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http://www.nature.ca/genome/04/041/0414_e.cfm
This game is probably for 5th and 6th graders.(:




Candy Genetics
This project helps middle school students understand that there are chances of receiving a certain trait. Purchase small bags of candies, such as M&M’s, for each group. Each group should have four students. Have each group make up a chart of the different colors of candy in the package. They will count the number of candies for each color and write this on the chart. Have them rate the candies from the least to the greatest, and then find the percentage of each color of candy in the package. Explain to them that this is how it is with human genetics. The more people there are with one particular trait in your family, the higher the percentage is that you will have that trait and pass it along as well.